Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Critical Response Coordinator

911 Emergency Communications; Tribune Township (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Tribune, KS. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations and access details, asking protocol questions, and coordinating ambulance resources under approved medical dispatch protocols.

Typical requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification and ongoing training may be needed. Work involves extended console duties, shift work, and compliance with medical oversight.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• EMD certification or equivalent may be required by some employers.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies.
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details.
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition.
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system.
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment.
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications.
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel.
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeks Emergency Medical Dispatchers for Tribune, KS. The role involves handling urgent medical calls, confirming locations and access details, asking protocol questions, and coordinating ambulance resources under approved medical dispatch protocols.

Typical requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR certification and ongoing training may be needed. Work involves extended console duties, shift work, and compliance with medical oversight.